I’m getting better at Spanish. I still have a long way to go. But I do pretty well at restaurants (because the scope of questions asked is small).
I speak Spanish as often as I can, so I say little words like yes – si, it’s good – esta bein, and eat – comer, things like [...]
My Dad is a Chiropractor so I’ve had adjustments for years. Yesterday when I woke up with a stiff and painful back and neck I was really wishing my Dad were here.
So we asked our knowledgeable and helpful driver, Francisco, if he knew anyone. He set me up with an appointment [...]
We went to church here in Costa Rica today. It was so great! Everyone was so nice! About 1/3 of the congregation knows some English.
At the beginning they welcomed everyone in Spanish then welcomed us in English.
Both before and after Sacrament people came up to us and welcomed us.
During Sunday School a [...]
I hung laundry “on the line” for the first time today. We have a washing machine but no dryer so we have to hang laundry out to dry. It was kinda fun to do something different…live in someone else’s shoes so to speak.
I’m grateful for my husband. Whenever I have a crappy day or a day where I just feel fat he always knows the right thing to say or do to make me feel like a Princess.
Thanks babe!
Kristi
I’m grateful for yummy food! Yesterday and today James and I have been trying out local restaurants. Oh man…they are so good! I’m loving the chicken, the black beans, the rice, the candied apples, and the soda. Did you know that they make soda with sugar here instead of high fructose corn syrup like they [...]
I’m very grateful for Wal-mart! In Costa Rica there’s mostly little shops scattered all over the place. Today as we were checking out rentals the realtor told us that there is a Wal-mart not too far from where we are. I thought to my self “hallelujah” Well it’s owned by Wal-mart but is actually called [...]
I’m so grateful for my cute little boys! We flew to Costa Rica today (6 1/2 hours). Jimmy and Peter were so good. They actually slept most of the time. Jimmy had a few cranky moments but nothing big at all. I’m so proud of them.
-Kristi
